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String of olivella shell beads
String of olivella shell beads
Object Number 20-5-10/A5115
Display Title String of olivella shell beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, beads, four double strands, strung on fiber
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / <City> / Cave 5
Intrasite Cached under flat rock at depth of 2 ft.
Additional Geographic Terms Segihatsosi Canyon, branch of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.8 cm (9/16 x 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 100
Label on object A5115
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1920)
Provenance Samuel J. Guernsey (1920)

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